Grafenhausen (Waldshut)

GRAFENHAUSEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Waldshut
Additions : 1934 Geroldshofstetten, Rippoldsried, Rötenberg; 1972 Mettenberg, 1974 Staufen

Official blazon

German	In Blau die silbern gekleidete Justitia mit silberner Augenbinde, in der Rechten ein gestürztes Schwert, in der Linken eine goldene Waage haltend.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

Grafenhausen is named after the Counts (Grafen) of Nellenburg. Later the area was a possession of the St. Blasien Abbey. The town was the seat of a local court and hence the symbol of justice, Lady Justice with sword and scales, appeared on the 19^th century seal of the town. In 1903 the arms were officially granted, with the colours of St. Blasien.

The municipal stamp shown in 1892

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Literature: John and Heine, 1989